Gold Price in 2021
Gold averaged $1,798.91 an ounce in 2021, ranging from $1,678.00 to $1,954.40, and ended the year down 3.5% at $1,828.60. The highest close was $1,954.40 on January 5, 2021 and the lowest $1,678.00 on March 8, 2021; the year started from $1,895.10, the close at the end of 2020. Today's price is 112.0% above the 2021 close.
Gold price chart, 2021
USD per troy ounce · daily closeMonthly Gold Prices in 2021
Month-end close and range, US dollars per troy ounce. Choose a month for every day's price.
| Month | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,847.30 | $1,954.40 | $1,829.90 | −2.5% |
| February | $1,728.80 | $1,863.90 | $1,728.80 | −6.4% |
| March | $1,713.80 | $1,741.70 | $1,678.00 | −0.9% |
| April | $1,767.70 | $1,793.10 | $1,728.40 | +3.1% |
| May | $1,902.50 | $1,902.50 | $1,776.00 | +7.6% |
| June | $1,771.60 | $1,909.90 | $1,763.60 | −6.9% |
| July | $1,812.60 | $1,831.20 | $1,776.80 | +2.3% |
| August | $1,818.10 | $1,822.20 | $1,726.50 | +0.3% |
| September | $1,757.00 | $1,833.70 | $1,722.90 | −3.4% |
| October | $1,783.90 | $1,806.80 | $1,755.70 | +1.5% |
| November | $1,773.60 | $1,870.20 | $1,763.90 | −0.6% |
| December | $1,828.60 | $1,828.60 | $1,762.70 | +3.1% |
Gold in 2021 at a Glance
- Gold fell 3.5% in US dollars. In TRY terms it rose 73.9%, and in CNY terms it fell 5.7% — the difference comes from currency moves.
- It did better than Silver (−11.4%).
- It did worse than Bitcoin (+59.7%) and S&P 500 (with dividends) (+28.7%).
- After US inflation of 7.0%, the real change was −9.9%.
- In the futures market, managed money (speculators) went from net long 108,995 to net long 83,663 contracts.
Key Events in 2021
What happened, and how gold moved that day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- Thursday, March 11President Biden signs the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. SourceGold: 0.0% that day · +1.3% a month later
Gold in 2021: records, milestones and the London price chart →
Gold in other currencies, 2021
| Currency | Change |
|---|---|
| TRY | +73.9% |
| JPY | +7.7% |
| PKR | +7.3% |
| EUR | +4.8% |
| ZAR | +4.7% |
| AUD | +2.3% |
| CHF | 0.0% |
| INR | −1.8% |
| GBP | −2.6% |
| CAD | −3.6% |
| EGP | −3.7% |
| CNY | −5.7% |
Price in each currency at the year-end exchange rate, year-end to year-end. A falling currency makes gold rise more in local terms.
Gold vs other assets, 2021
| Asset | Change (USD) |
|---|---|
| Silver | −11.4% |
| Bitcoin | +59.7% |
| S&P 500 (with dividends) | +28.7% |
| US inflation (CPI) | +7.0% |
Gold Price on Festivals in 2021
| Festival | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Fri 12 Feb | ¥378.49 24K ¥/g |
| Gudi Padwa | Tue 13 Apr | ₹42,242 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Fitr | Thu 13 May | AED 215.35 24K AED/g |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Fri 14 May | ₹43,403 24K ₹/10 g |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue 20 Jul | AED 213.86 24K AED/g |
| Navratri | Thu 7 Oct | ₹42,324 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dussehra | Fri 15 Oct | ₹42,636 24K ₹/10 g |
| Dhanteras | Tue 2 Nov | ₹43,050 24K ₹/10 g |
| Diwali | Thu 4 Nov | ₹42,921 24K ₹/10 g |
International price converted at that day's rate, before local taxes and making charges.
Futures positioning: managed money (speculators) held a net long position of 83,663 contracts on 28 Dec 2021, against net long 108,995 a year earlier. COT report →
Gold in 2021: FAQ
What was the price of gold in 2021?
Gold traded between $1,678.00 and $1,954.40 per troy ounce in 2021 (daily closes), averaging $1,798.91. It closed the year at $1,828.60.
How much did gold go down in 2021?
Gold fell 3.5% in 2021, from $1,895.10 to $1,828.60 per ounce.
What was the highest gold price in 2021?
The highest daily close in 2021 was $1,954.40 per troy ounce on January 5, 2021.
What was the best month for gold in 2021?
May (+7.6%). The weakest was June (−6.9%).
How much did gold rise in rupees in 2021?
Gold fell 1.8% in Indian rupee terms in 2021, compared with −3.5% in US dollars.
Did gold beat the stock market in 2021?
No. Gold was −3.5% for the year, against +28.7% for the S&P 500 with dividends reinvested.
What was the biggest event for gold in 2021?
Of the key events listed on this page, the biggest one-day reaction was on 11 March: President Biden signs the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. Gold moved 0.0% that day.
Daily closing prices of COMEX front-month gold futures (US dollars per troy ounce), which track the spot price closely. Download the full daily series as CSV or get any year from the free gold price API (free to use with a link to this site).
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@misc{corgano2026goldpricein2021, author = {{Corgano}}, title = {Gold Price in 2021}, howpublished = {\url{https://goldprice.corgano.com/gold-price-history/2021}}, year = {2026}, note = {Corgano Gold Price, accessed 2026-10-31}}